Simmering tensions over a key oil-producing state in Nigeria mounted on Thursday, as the country’s two main political parties traded threats and insults, stoking fears of violence in the run-up to elections. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of President Goodluck Jonathan accused the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) of […]
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Nigerian President Wants Diaspora Bond Tripled to $300 Million
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan asked lawmakers to raise the ceiling for the country’s diaspora bond to $300 million from $100 million because he anticipates higher subscriber interest than initially thought. “There is an indication that the $100 million could be inadequate relative to the demand expected from investors for the […]
Jonathan Appoints Tukur As Chairman Railway Corporation
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of the immediate past National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, as Chairman, Nigerian Railway Corporation. Tukur had only last week resigned from his position as National Chairman of the country’s ruling party. His appointment as chairman of the […]
